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A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

A ‘pedestrian-friendly’ square and revamped castle: £22m work set to start within months

28 February 2024

An ambitious £22 million project designed to boost a city’s infrastructure and draw in crowds is set to start within months.

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Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

Two councillors suspended after ‘Christmas party fight’

27 February 2024

Two councillors have been suspended after reports of a fight at a Christmas party.

‘Money is blooming tight’: Council votes for tax rise

‘Money is blooming tight’: Council votes for tax rise

27 February 2024

Residents in the county town can expect to see their share of council tax rise after councillors voted for an increase.

‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

27 February 2024

A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.

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‘We need you to help us come up with plan for peninsula’

‘We need you to help us come up with plan for peninsula’

27 February 2024

Fifty residents are being sought to join a panel to consider what infrastructure their area needs.

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Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

Tory who behaved ‘inappropriately’ to two women may stand down

27 February 2024

A councillor temporarily suspended by his party after complaints from two women says ill health may prevent him from contesting the seat.

Councillor rapped for leak about leisure centre move

Councillor rapped for leak about leisure centre move

27 February 2024

A Green party representative who published private details about discussions over a town’s leisure centre says he stands by what he did.

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Council defends plans for ‘limited’ tax hike

Council defends plans for ‘limited’ tax hike

27 February 2024

A council leader has defended plans to raise council tax after opposition parties accused it of “stockpiling” millions of pounds into reserves.

Council leader ‘more interested in self-preservation than people of Kent’

Council leader ‘more interested in self-preservation than people of Kent’

26 February 2024

A Tory has resigned from several committees and launched an astonishing attack on her party’s leadership.

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One in five students gain place at grammar school after failing 11+

One in five students gain place at grammar school after failing 11+

26 February 2024

More than 20% of pupils are getting into grammar schools without taking the Kent Test route.

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Bills to rise as council passes ‘budget of common sense’

Bills to rise as council passes ‘budget of common sense’

23 February 2024

Councillors have passed a “budget of common sense” which includes a raft of controversial new parking charges and £700,000 worth of savings.

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Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

23 February 2024

The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.

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Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

Town needs 21 times more EV charging points to meet targets

21 February 2024

A council needs to tackle the use of petrol cars and its biggest polluter – the town’s leisure centre – to meet net zero targets.

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Council leader warns of ‘difficult and unpopular’ decisions to come

Council leader warns of ‘difficult and unpopular’ decisions to come

21 February 2024

The leader of a local authority has warned residents about future decisions and challenges as it sets a balanced budget.

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Hated seafront hoardings to be removed next month

Hated seafront hoardings to be removed next month

20 February 2024

Work to remove a stretch of hated seafront hoardings surrounding a now-scrapped development site will begin next month.

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KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

KCC members approve budget amid concerns over its financial viability

19 February 2024

Under-pressure Kent County Council has passed its annual budget amid continued pressure surrounding its long-term financial viability.

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MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

MPs hit back at 'misleading electorate' claims in airport battle

19 February 2024

Two MPs hit back at claims of “misleading the electorate” over controversial airport reopening plans – but campaigners say questions need answering.

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Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

Kent MP urges police to make ‘robust use’ of powers over MPs’ safety fears

18 February 2024

The MP has taken the unusual step of writing to police chiefs amid heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

18 February 2024

One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.

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Veteran MP tells podcast that Brexit has gone well

Veteran MP tells podcast that Brexit has gone well

16 February 2024

An outgoing MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast how he feels Brexit has been a success and how current opinion polls are going to be proved wrong.

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